The Opelousas courier., 1887-06-04
New Uses Srsr T~Rfasf,sms.

course, but those intended for bedroom
and parlor. Tho ribbons arc Of any
color that may happen to please the eye
OF the mistress Of the house, and are at
tached to the candle close to
the candlestick, where naturally
enough they produce a most imposing
effect. It is perhaps unnecessary te
state that this kind Of candle is not In
tended TO be used. On the other hand
tits permissible TO eat ones dinner roll,
which is likewise adorned with a ribbon
fastened about ii. There is some conso-
lation Id this fact. Doubtless, however,
wemay soon BE- treated to the enchant-
ing spectacle Of q sirloin Of beef with .
broad satin sash wound round its mid
die, or perhaps . roast chicken gar.
nished with a brilliant eravat; il fact,
devices of this kind admit OF no limita-
tions.
Speaking of ribbons, it is noticeable
that the number of searfs and draperies
in the drawing . is rapidly diminish.
ing. It has become possible to sit in a
chair without undergoing the torture of
having the back Of ones neck scratched
by tinsel embroidery, while the volum-
inous fold of silk and linen that once
swathed the sofa and dangled over the
edge Of the piano are now hardly to be
seen in fashionable houses. A few fine
embroideries give q striking and artistic
appearance to a room, but their employ
ment should be regulated by the ordi-
nary rules of common sense that un-
fortunately are not displayed in every
household. TO take a long scarf, tie a
great knott in the centreand pin it to the
back of a couch with the ends outspread
like the wings of q gigantic bat has
Taught to do with either beauty or art.
But is a curious fact that to abandon
one absurd fashion means, guaasallF
speaking, to adopt another equally non
sensical. Hence, we cast aside mean
inglcss draperies and come to-candle
and bread bows.-Mail and Express.
Fashion Notes.
The leading color Of the season is
gray.
Double strings arc seen on the new
bonnets.
Lace straws are much used in trim
ming hats and bonnets.
A new checked cashmere is sold un-
der the name Of Rowena.
GreeIs. silver grays, and heliotrope
seem to be the fayoritc color, for mill
inery.
Habit cloths take precedent of all
others for covert Goals and walking
jackets.
Cordurette is another ribbed cloth
added to the bit of corduroys and cor
dereiues.
silk on account of its dust shedding
qualities is coming into revived favor for
street suits.
Straw trimming is worn again this
coming season. II was not o great sue
cess last season.
Rich jet, as usual, is stylish this
season. and the new designs are elegant
and recherche.
Braided jackets are considered dressy
enough for afternoon, carriage and
promenade wear.
The favorito marking for linen is now
ID outline silks in some bright color,
particularly gold color.
Black, fawn, tan and gray gloves are
all fashionably worn with street, car.
riage and visiting costumes.
Brocades in large pattern are used for
pett . ,ats and walking suits and in some
cases make charming effects.
Gauzs ribbon is still used and no more
dainty trimming can BE- desired for i
summer bat er areas,a 1sH
Roman sashcs Of nall j yd inswidth
ire III oil the light tints and are very
pretty to use as light wraps.
Norfolk blouses and Epson covert
coats are much worn for travelling, ex-
a,ra;ana ana IN fhe country.
Dull black surahs and other non-lus.
trous black silks are regaining POPULAR,
IL for street and utility wear.
Jetled fabrics Of all. kinds are worn
this season either for the corsage or for
trimming, and are in great variety.
Feathers have gone out Of fashion foE
trimming head gear and only ostrich tip
are used and these ii small quantity.
The beautiful lace-like trimmings d
soutachc braid are worn over white q
color. the better &, show the beauty q
design.
Pattern dresses are among the most
stylish new styles and promise to be YER
generally worn.
The old fashion Of wearing spensel
waists ii revived, and they are seen i
six IL we'll Is i cashmeres Of briggh.
shades. fnished with 4 stitching IN col
n